Super Bowl XLV

Super Bowl XLV determines the champion of the National Football League for the 2010-11 season. The game takes place in Arlington, Texas, at the new Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011. Airing on FOX in the United States, the game begins at roughly 6:25 p.m. EST.http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/45 The game features the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 2011 American Football Conference Champion, facing the Green Bay Packers, the 2011 National Football Conference Champion, playing for the National Football League title. The participating teams were determined at the conclusion of the NFL Championship Games which took place on Sunday, January 23, 2011.http://www.nfl.com/schedules?seasonType=POST#Week

The halftime performer at the game will be the pop music group the Black Eyed Peas. They previously performed during pre-game festivities at the Super Bowl in 2005 and at the 2009 NFL Kickoff Concert.http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Black-Eyed-Peas-to-play-2011-Super-Bowl-halftime-show-091610

North Texas police guarantee tight public safety measures for the game including no-fly zones within a 10-mile radius of the stadium and increased airport screenings.http://www.star-telegram.com/local/story/1767356.html Organizers of the game are predicting 10,000 volunteers will be needed at the aiport, hotels and for staff events. There were 8,000 volunteers at Super Bowl XLIV. On January 12, 2010, the Star-Telegram reported that the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee had obtained its tenth $1 million sponsor. The committee's goal is to reach $20 million in sponsorships and has already surpassed $16 with sponsorships and contributions.http://www.star-telegram.com/arlington_news/story/1888866.html

In addition to the game itself and the halftime show, the week leading up to Super Bowl XLV includes a variety of events and activities for fans, participating players and coaches. On February 1, 2011, the Super Bowl media day is held and followed on February 2, 2011, by the NFL Charities Celebrity Bowling Classic. The bowling event continues into Thursday, February 3, 2011, when the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam is also held. The commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell, holds a press conference on the Friday before the Super Bowl. Finally, on Saturday, February 5, 2011, the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame class will be announced and the NFL Charities Celebrity Golf Classic will take place.http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/45/events